The Catholic Post Month: May 2017

Awards bestowed as Mass, luncheon with principals closes school year in diocese

By: Jennifer Willems - May 31, 2017 - Featured Article Anita Kobilsek, Catholic schools, Champaign, Distinguished, Father William Miller, Galesburg, Kickapoo, Krista Hinkley, Mendota, Pastor, principal, Sally Martin, Teacher

Among those recognized by the Office of Catholic Schools at its year-end Mass and luncheon with principals were, from left: Krista Hinkley of The High School of Saint Thomas More, Distinguished Teacher; Anita Kobilsek of Holy Cross School in Mendota, Distinguished Principal; Father William Miller of Costa Catholic Academy in Galesburg, Distinguished Pastor, and Sally Martin of St. Mary School in Kickapoo, Distinguished Teacher. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Encouraging the principals of Catholic schools around the Diocese of Peoria to savor every moment of their summer vacation, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, said he looked forward to seeing them rested and “all charged up” in the fall. At the Mass marking the end of the school year, which was held in the Our […]

Lopez brothers supported one another on their journey to be permanent deacons

By: Jennifer Willems - May 31, 2017 - Featured Article brothers, Champaign, deacons, Faustiono Lopez, Guadalupe Lopez, Rantoul, Thomasboro

Standing on either side of Bishop Jenky are Deacon Guadalupe I. Lopez (left) and his brother, Deacon Faustino Lopez. Joinging them in the sanctuary of St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria after their ordination as permanent deacons on May 20 are their extended families. They are believed to be the first brothers ordained to the diaconate in the same class for the Diocese of Peoria. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Long involved in their parishes, it was no surprise that God called Guadalupe I. Lopez and his younger brother Faustino Lopez to be permanent deacons. The surprise came when they went to the first information session sponsored by the Diocese of Peoria and found each other there. “Neither of us knew the other was going […]

Community of St. John to host Family Faith Festival in rural Princeville June 4

By: The Catholic Post - May 31, 2017 - News Article Community of St. John, Family Faith Festival, Princeville

PRINCEVILLE — Families are invited to celebrate Pentecost Sunday at the Family Faith Festival hosted by the Brothers and Sisters of the Community of St. John. The theme for the June 4 event is “The Spirit and the Bride Say, ‘Come’: The Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary.” The day will begin with registration at […]

Mass, dinner to celebrate centennial of St. Anthony Church, Atkinson, on June 17

By: Jennifer Willems - May 31, 2017 - News Article Atkinson, centennial, St. Anthony Church

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at 4 p.m. marking 100 years since the dedication of St. Anthony Church in Atkinson.

ATKINSON — When a fire destroyed their church in 1916, the members of St. Anthony Parish immediately got to work to erect a new place of worship. It was dedicated 100 years ago and the current parishioners will celebrate that milestone with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Joining them […]

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” (Disney)

By: The Catholic Post - May 26, 2017 - Movie Review

Kaya Scodelario and Johnny Depp star in a scene from the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Disney)

By Catholic News Service Flashy but unsatisfying fifth installment in the theme park ride-based franchise that first set sail in 2003. This time out, series stalwart Johnny Depp, once again playing eccentric buccaneer Capt. Jack Sparrow, joins forces with a young science scholar (Kaya Scodelario) whose learning has led her to be charged with witchcraft […]

“Baywatch” (Paramount)

By: The Catholic Post - May 25, 2017 - Movie Review

Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron star in a scene from the movie "Baywatch." The Catholic News Service classification is O -- morally offensive. (CNS/Paramount)

By Catholic News Service When a disgraced Olympic swimmer (Zac Efron) joins the lifeguarding, and amateur sleuthing, team of the title, his selfish ways bring him into conflict with its longtime leader (Dwayne Johnson). Director Seth Gordon’s action comedy, adapted from the television series that began on NBC but had a longer life in syndication, […]

24 permanent, 2 transitional deacons are ordained; ready to serve with love, joy

By: Tom Dermody - May 23, 2017 - Featured Article deacons, Diocese of Peoria, Permanent deacons, transitional deacons

The 24 new permanent deacons who will serve the Diocese of Peoria surround Bishop Jenky in the sanctuary of St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria after the Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate on May 20. Kneeling next to him are Ryan Mattingly (left) and Andru O'Brien (right), who were ordained transitional deacons and will now begin their final preparation for ordination to the priesthood next May. Also joining the group were diocesan officials including Msgr. Timothy Nolan, Msgr. James Kruse, Msgr. Paul Showalter, Father Patrick Henehan and Father Timothy Hepner. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

Calling it “a profound moment of renewal in the life of our local church,” Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, ordained 24 men as permanent deacons and two as transitional deacons during a more than two-hour Mass on May 20 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Peoria. With family members and friends filling every seating space — including […]

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul” (Fox)

By: The Catholic Post - May 19, 2017 - Movie Review

Jason Drucker and Owen Asztalos star in a scene from the movie "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (CNS/Fox)

By Catholic News Service An excess of scatological humor as well as a lack of creative drive blight this family road comedy, adapted by writer-director David Bowers from the novel by Jeff Kinney. As his family sets off on a cross-country journey to attend his great-grandmother’s 90th birthday celebration, a mild-mannered middle schooler (Jason Drucker) […]

“Everything, Everything” (Warner Bros.)

By: The Catholic Post - May 19, 2017 - Movie Review

Amandla Stenberg and Nick Robinson star in a scene from the movie 'Everything, Everything." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Warner Bros.)

By Catholic News Service Director Stella Meghie’s adaptation of Nicola Yoon’s young adult novel bears more than a little resemblance to one of those fairy tales involving a princess locked up in a castle who needs a handsome prince to rescue her. In this case, a bright and literate teen (Amandla Stenberg) has long been […]

“Alien: Covenant” (Fox)

By: The Catholic Post - May 19, 2017 - Movie Review

Danny McBride and Katherine Waterston star in a scene from the movie "Alien: Covenant." The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. (CNS/Fox)

By Catholic News Service Competently shocking addition to the long-standing sci-fi horror franchise that dates back to 1979’s “Alien.” After a spacecraft on its way to colonize a distant planet is damaged in an incident that also kills several crew members, including the captain (James Franco), the vessel’s new commander (Billy Crudup) decides to divert […]

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